Africa Travel News

South by Southwest is in full swing, attracting musicians and creative types from across the globe to Austin, Texas, for one of the wildest shows of the year, and toward the end of the month another festival just as big will be lighting up South Africa.The 16th annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival is on March 27 and 28. It's the perfect time for music lovers to journey the city, to sip wine from local vineyards and tune into dozens of musicians from around the world.What yo Read More >>

You could watch a few videos, look at some pictures or even read a book or two that contain hundreds of reasons why you should explore the sunny plains, sprawling deserts or lush jungles of Africa. From the sandy ruins of ancient Egypt to the thriving city life in Cape Town, Africa is too ripe for adventure to forego a trip.If you need any more proof of this, look no further. Here are 5 quotes that perfectly describe why a vacation to Africa is something you have to do."I never knew of a mo Read More >>

At 20,000 feet high, it's the tallest mountain in Africa, the highest free-standing peak in the world and a stunning sight for any traveler that has seen it from the plains of Tanzania. There truly is no way to experience trekking up the Roof of Africa other than to do it yourself, but there are a few adventurers out there that capture some of the events in particularly poignant ways.Thanks to Twitter, daring hikers can schlep up one of the highest mountains on Earth and actively d Read More >>

That almanac won't tell you everything you need to know for a trip to Africa, nor is every tidbit of info on the Web reliable or up to date with current events. That's why Twitter is such a powerful tool for travelers - if you know the right people to follow. The Twitterverse is filled with nomads, travel organizations and penny pinchers who can help you save a few bucks on airfare. If you want to give your travel experience a modern day overhaul, start by following some of the know Read More >>

If you want to travel the world like a true adventurer, look back to the life of former President Theodore Roosevelt this President's Day. You may not know it, but the original rough rider was portrayed as an avid hunter, explorer, and all around nature lover, in a few tall tales, but many of the actual events in his grand adventures are actually true.From his travels through the Amazon, the peaks of the Swiss Alps and safaris through East Africa and Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, the Read More >>

It can be frightening - staring into the eyes of a lion and refusing to turn and run as fast as you can. With your pulse pounding and your heart racing, every instinct may be telling you to head for the hills, but this is rarely the best option when on a safari.Rule 1: Never run
Experts suggest that running away from wild animals is often an unsafe decision."The most important of all the rules is, if we do come across something dangerous, under no circumstances - unless I te Read More >>

Spotting a mountain gorilla has been a thing of grand wonder and intrigue for centuries. "King Kong," "Mighty Joe Young," "Tarzan," "Planet of the Apes" and many more Hollywood flicks have centered on the majesty of the gorilla, yet this creature has become a tragically rare endangered animal over the years.National Geographic reported that there are roughly 700 mountain gorillas left in the world. Roughly half of them live in the lush mountains Read More >>

Cape Town is a sunny coastline paradise year-round, but now may be the best time to visit this lively city for a few different reasons. From the spectacular weather to the explosive music scene, here's why you should be booking your trip now.Picture perfect weather
Some regions may be experiencing icy conditions and snow storms as December comes to a close and a frigid January sets in. It couldn't be any more different in Cape Town. According to The Daily Telegraph, the city is cov Read More >>

The king of the African grasslands faces extinction by 2050 mainly because of habitat loss, growing conflicts with game hunters, poachers and humans in general, and a decrease in prey. The African big cat - a beloved creature and a symbol of the continent - will likely be much harder to find in the wild years to come.However, the African lion isn't mentioned on the World Wildlife Fund's endangered species list. Some may point out that other African species like the rhino, mountain gorill Read More >>

There are dozens of miraculous things you can do on the highest free-standing mountain on Earth. Towering 5,895 meters into the sky and unconnected to a mountain range, according to Climb Kilimanjaro Guide, many people think Kilimanjaro has on of the best views in the world. Some thrill seekers are looking for more than an impressive sight, however. The mountain has long been a popular venue for breaking records - especially in recent months. Here are just a few examples of records bro Read More >>